Episode Two
First aired as Episode One, 21/07/05
In this episode...
Ben's direction of the soldiers beating up the old woman was entirely improvised. The facts and figures he reels off about his movies were carefully scripted.
Ben Stiller is in the country directing a serious film about the tragic life of Goran, a man caught up in the Balkans war. Andy Millman and Maggie Jacobs are two of the many extras working on this 'important' movie.
While Maggie tries to get friendly with a man she meets in the production office, Andy is busy trying to get himself a speaking part in the film. A £15 Top Shop voucher for Goran seems to do the trick.
Before long Maggie puts her foot in it with her prospective man and Andy gets into a serious spat with Ben. Not a good move for an ambitious actor.
The music featured at the end of each episode is Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens.
Listen to Ricky and Stephen describe what went into making Extras.
Watch a Clip from this Episode
Andy Millman and Ben Stiller face off.
Extras Quote
Ben Stiller: "Who are you?"
Andy: "Nobody"
Ben Stiller: "That's right. And who am I?"
Andy: "It's either Starsky or Hutch, I can never remember?"
Ben Stiller: "Was that supposed to be funny?"
Andy: "You tell me, you were in it."
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